title: Patient consent for gynaecological examination.
abstract: Pelvic examination of women patients under general anaesthesia has long been practised by gynaecologists in order to teach clinical findings to medical students. Although this practice may spare patients discomfort and embarrassment, a recent survey has shown that it should not be carried out without patient consent. Consent, however, is rarely withheld.
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Lawton
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Redman
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Luesley
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D032962:Consent Forms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010808:Physical Examination; D013337:Students, Medical; D014621:Vagina